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Cherry Creek School District

Health Liaison - Horizon Community Middle School

Cherry Creek School District, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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Health Liaison - Horizon Community Middle School Job Title : Health Liaison

FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Classification Group : Staff Support

Supervising Position : School Principal or designee

Pay Plan : Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range : Range 05

Last Updated : 02/26/2024

Job Summary : Directly assist in meeting the health needs of students autonomously or under the direction of a licensed registered school nurse (RN) when necessary, based on the scope of practice of the position incumbent. Perform clinic triage. Administer first aid for acute conditions and assist in managing students with chronic health conditions. Perform health care tasks and nursing delegated tasks, including tracheostomy care/suctioning, oxygen administration, catheterization, medication administration, insulin administration, in accordance with state laws and district protocol and procedures. Respond to emergency situations (anaphylaxis, asthma exacerbation, seizure, injuries, adrenal insufficiency, etc.) using first aid. Documents, records, and maintains health information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Provide routine medical care for students and staff as well as triage, first aid/urgent care, and routine interventions for ill and injured students in the health clinic in accordance with state regulations, scope of practice, district training, and emergency care guidelines. Includes providing technical physical care for students with medical needs such as tracheostomy care and suctioning, care of gastrostomy tubes, catheterization, mandatory reporting, and when delegated by a registered school nurse, accurately follow student medication delivery orders, diabetes medication administration, etc. (Daily 20%)

Interview students and staff regarding current problems, medications, and review medical records for health information. Obtain and record vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration (Daily 15%)

Maintain all health records, including log of daily health clinic visits. Communicate with parent/guardian via phone and/or email as necessary. (Daily 10%)

Participate in student treatment regimen, including administering medications (may be under the supervision of a registered nurse). May need to administer lifesaving medications through various routes (subcutaneous, intramuscular, rectal, intranasal, inhaled, gastronomy tube or by mouth). (Daily 10%)

Collect data to support health related needs and interventions during the school. (Daily 5%)

Share information with school stakeholders that meet the needs of individual children and families while understanding and respecting the values, beliefs, traditions, cultural influences, and circumstances of a culturally diverse population. (Daily 5%)

Assist with student needs, including mandatory reporting if necessary. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Follow standard precautions, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette. (Daily 5%)

Perform basic clerical duties such as data entry, alphabetizing, filing, duplicating, laminating, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and light bookkeeping. (Daily 5%)

Contribute to the maintenance of student immunization files and ensure all students have an appropriate Certificate of Immunization or Certificate of Exemption (or other documentation required by current state statute). Prepare immunization compliance plans, track students who are in-process, and assist families to achieve compliance. (Daily 5%)

Contact emergency services as necessary. Communicate with emergency contact for ill or injured students according to state laws and district protocol and guidelines. (Daily 5%)

Form community partnerships and engage resources with agencies that will meet the needs of families. (Daily 5%)

Promote awareness of developmental age-appropriate best practices. Provide support, staff development, and training. (Daily 5%)

Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (Daily 5%)

Reporting Relationships : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

One (1) year of healthcare, medical, fitness, or related experience

Minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours of coursework related to healthcare/wellness

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification

Intermediate math skills

Intermediate knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, computers, email, etc.

Intermediate knowledge of community resources

Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced knowledge of health clinic equipment that provide objective observations

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced interpersonal relations skills, including professional telephone and email communication

Advanced organizational and time management skills

Ability to diffuse and manage stressful and/or volatile situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA

Ability and willingness to have medical contact with and provide physical care for students

Ability and willingness to provide basic custodial services in health clinic

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others

Ability to work one‑on‑one and in small groups with students

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)

Primarily works indoors

Typically a moderate noise level

Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, and climbing

Speaking and hearing

Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)

Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, visual concentration depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics

Occasional repetitive motions, lifting, pulling, overhead work, and pushing

May be required to perform physical restraint

May be required to assist students with custodial needs (feeding, toilet, etc.)

Some evening meetings

Ability to drive/travel to sites around the district

Normal office environment

Desired Qualifications :

Experience working in the public sector

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic certification

Qualified medication administration personnel (QMAP)/medication administration qualified

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